Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds | Fast-Growing Leafy Amaranthus tricolor for Home Gardens | Mahin Agro

Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds

Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor L.

Common & Regional Names: Red Amaranth, Leaf Amaranth, Chinese Spinach, Lal Shak (Bangladesh), Lal Saag, Lal Bhaji, Chaulai (India), Red Callaloo (regional use in some areas)

Bring vibrant color and fresh nutrition to your vegetable garden with Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds. This leafy amaranth variety produces attractive deep red foliage that is prized in Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, and many Asian cuisines. Its tender leaves are harvested young for stir-fries, soups, curries, sautéed dishes, and fresh greens.

Altapeti is valued for its quick 20–25 day harvest, allowing gardeners to enjoy fresh leafy vegetables in a relatively short growing period. Under favorable growing conditions, it also offers a reported yield of 7–8 tons per acre and can be sown throughout most of the year except during extreme winter, making it a practical choice for continuous vegetable production.

Why Grow Altapeti Red Amaranth?

• Harvest fresh leafy greens in approximately 20–25 days
• Attractive red foliage for home gardens and market production
• Suitable for repeated sowing during most of the growing season
• Excellent for fresh cooking and traditional South Asian recipes
• Ideal for backyard gardens, raised beds, and containers

Plant Information

Red amaranth belongs to the genus Amaranthus, a group of warm-season leafy vegetables cultivated worldwide for their edible leaves. The plants grow upright and develop colorful foliage that is both ornamental and edible.

Growing Guide

For best performance, sow seeds directly into prepared soil after temperatures have warmed. Thin seedlings to provide adequate airflow and healthy leaf development.

Growing Conditions

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual leafy vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to light partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
• Preferred Soil pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
• Suitable For: Garden beds, raised beds, containers, and small farms

Harvesting

Young leaves are typically harvested when tender for the best texture and flavor. Regular harvesting encourages continued leaf production throughout the growing season.

Culinary Uses

Fresh Red Amaranth leaves are commonly used for:

• Stir-fries
• Soups
• Dal
• Bhaji
• Mixed vegetable dishes
• Light sautéing
• Steamed greens
• Traditional Bangladeshi and Indian recipes

Why Choose Mahin Agro?

Mahin Agro offers carefully selected vegetable seed varieties for home gardeners and small-scale growers. Red Amaranth (Lal Shak) Altapeti Seeds are suitable for gardeners seeking colorful leafy vegetables for fresh home cooking.